Two years of rental regulation: contained prices but more seasonal renting
Catalonia's rental regulation has kept prices stable but increased the number of short-term rental agreements.
The Treasury will intensify control over fraud in seasonal rentals and tourist apartments
The Spanish Treasury Agency plans to increase oversight of seasonal rentals and tourist apartments as part of its strategy for 2026 amid a housing crisis.
Housing detects 86,000 illegal tourist and seasonal apartments thanks to short-term rental registry
The Ministry of Housing has ordered digital platforms to remove over 86,000 listings for tourist and seasonal apartments that lack proper registration numbers and do not meet legal requirements.
How to end the rental market?
Pedro Sánchez has proposed a new intervention in the rental market, offering a 100% tax deduction on income tax for landlords who renew contracts without increasing rents and plans to limit seasonal rentals.
Risk of Poverty from Rent: Spain Takes Action Against Rent Sharks
Spain's government is combating rising rents by introducing legislation to prevent rent increases upon contract renewal and tackle fraud in seasonal and room rentals.